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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

RAIN DOWN

Lord, thank you for the rain you sent to us and the rain you are sending.

The weather for the next week does not look too promising for rain or any relief from the 100 plus degree temperatures.Texas is in the grip of historic wildfires that have destroyed nearly 1.8 million acres of forest and grassland in the state as well as 400 homes. The almost 8,000 fires so far this year are unprecedented.

Many will see the only hope of rain and relief from the heat to be in the form of a hurricane hitting the Texas coast.That would be bad for the people of the coast but good for those of us who would be blessed with the much needed rain.I believe there is a greater hope.

In 1 Kings 18:41-44, Elijah said to Ahab, “Go, eat and drink, for there is the sound of a heavy rain.”It is amazing that the only cloud visible to Ahab was the size of a man’s hand off in the distance yet Elijah told Ahab to ‘hitch up your chariot and go down before the rain stops you’.That had to be some rain for it to be able to stop a chariot.That is the kind of rain we need now!That is the faith we need now!

If you have been praying for rain – don’t stop.If you have not – start.Remember, when you pray for rain, carry your umbrella.Show your faith.Pray without ceasing for God to heal our land, fill up the lakes, rivers and creeks.